1877.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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<'lio:ip<'r ^■'lotliiiis:. — Tlic price of Clolhinc: 
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—much more than the price of farm product:*. Tbo.>*e 
bavim; garments to buy. will be Interested in the ftdviT- 
tisemrnt of Messrs*. Footk & Riciiaudson (page 2-30), 
who have Ion;; done a reputable and prosperoas business 
on Fulton street, and have now come over to Broadway, 
where they have enlarged facilities. They state what 13 
true in every other business, as well as in theirs, that only 
by fair and square dealing, consulting the interest of 
one's customers quite as much as his own immediate 
profit, can one hope and expect to build np and maintain, 
through a series of years, a business that shall be both 
honorable, and in the end the most profitable. 
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of legular subscribers in New Zealand, and to a multi- 
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letters now 50 to nearly every country in Europe, at the 
uniform cost of 5 cents, and to many other distant re- 
gions, as Japan, Australia, etc. 
The <?oloi-aclo Beetle and I*ai-is 
Green.— The potato beetle is very active, and it has 
been necessary to use Paris green as soon as tbe potatoes 
have appeared above the ground. Many persons who 
allowed their potatoes to be destroyed last year, are 
anxious to save them this season, and the inquiries for 
pure Paris green are very frequent. We have been at 
some trouble to learn all about the sources of supply of 
this article. Devoe & Co,, of Fulton and William streets, 
New York, manufacture a pure article, and in cases 
where local dealers cannot supply it, are willing to sup- 
ply it direct to consumers. A very convenient manner 
of proctiring it is in 14-lb. or larger cans, which can be 
sent cheaply and safely by express, and if too large for 
one can he divided amongst neighbors. The utmost 
caution must be observed in 'using thi^ article, as it is a 
deadly poison^ whether takenby the mouth or in a wound. 
Sale, foi- StocU.— '-G." It is not always 
safe to keep a large quantity of salt where stock can get 
free access to it. Sometimes an animal will take too 
much of it, in which case it is an active irritant poison. 
Citrrinan Millet.— ''A. C," East Cleveland, 
Oiiio. German millet is a form of the Hun^^arian grass. 
It is a ijood crop to raise for fodder on irood soil, and may 
be sown late this month or in July. Two pecks of seed 
should be sown per aci'e. 
As Tlsital, the Reader -nill find a full dis- 
play by good parties, of a great variety of planis, im- 
plements, machinery, and many other things, as set 
forth on the second cover aud some other pages of this 
Journal. One can there learn, without going from his 
fire-side, concerning a multitude of articles and enter- 
prises. Those iu charge of that department arc instruct- 
ed to " admit no quacks or quackery, and only those who 
have i\ic ability aud the intention to do what tliey prom- 
ise to do iu their advertisements." Our readers will find 
it piofitalile to take a stroll all through this department, 
not only to find the best jilaces to get what they want, but 
also to gather useful l)usiness hints by seeing what others 
are doing, wliat they say, and how they say it. It is al- 
ways well wlien corresponding with these meu in order- 
ing, inquiring, seudiUL' for circulars, etc., to inform them 
that yon ni.ide their acquaintance through the p.tges of 
the American Agncull taij^-t ; it will do no harm, and may 
be of double advantage. 
If iooiil>n;x> — The ITar. — The usual hum- 
bug article is crowded out this month by the war map, 
which seemed to us to be an important matter for many 
of our readers who have not at hand full charts of tke 
country which is now the scene of a great struggle that 
may run into one of the greatest wars of this century. 
It may come to a speedy termination, but may yet in- 
volve the greater portion of Europe. Our Map. with the 
accompanying notes, will be found quite instructive. 
It will furnish an interesting geographical lesson for the 
chiUlroti iu every family, and we suggest that they be 
questioned both on the map and the notes, bo as to fix 
the figures, etc., in their memories. 
S|»i'Oiitiii;: SorA t'oi" I-ate Plant- 
Ins,— •• W.." Fayette Co.. III. When seid inii-nded for 
late planting is sprouted, it is necessary to plant it as 
the germ has started, and with great care. If the 
or is liroUen off, tlic eccd will bo worthless. 
soon a 
sprout ilri 
Ct>\r I-oaK-ina I»f ill*.— " C. L. B.," Kent 
C0..K. T. The causi- of a cow leaking milk, is a loose- 
ness of the muscular ring, which dopes the orifice of iho 
teal. There is no cure for this. The leaking maybe 
prevented, to some extent, if not altogether, by milking 
the cow three tiracs a day. It has been recommended to 
apply to the ends of the teats, after milking, a drop of 
photographer's collodion. 
